    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book III)]
    [December 3, 2004]
    [Page 3041]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Resignation of John C. Danforth as United States Ambassador to the United Nations
    December 3, 2004

        Jack Danforth has served with distinction as United States
    Ambassador to the United Nations. He represented our Nation ably and
    well during a time when we are waging a global war on terror. Because of
    his tireless efforts as Special Envoy to the Sudan, the world is closer
    than ever to seeing an end to the Sudanese North-South conflict.
    Throughout his life, including as a distinguished United States Senator
    and as Attorney General of Missouri, Jack Danforth has been a man of
    strong convictions and deep integrity who has made our country better
    and stronger. I understand his desire to return home to Missouri, and I
    thank Jack for his superb service and his friendship. I wish
    Sally and him all the best.